HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2837PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2837
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
PURSUANT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PC-4 TO PC-2 FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED ON PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO 36614 AT 72221 HIGHWAY
111 (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 640-020-054)
CASE NO. CZ23-0001
WHEREAS, 72221 Highway 111 (“Applicant”), submitted a request to change the
zoning designation of a 1.34-acre parcel located at 72221 Highway 111, legally described as
Parcel 1 of PM 36614 from Resort Planned Commercial (PC-4) to District Planned
Commercial (PC-2); and
WHEREAS, the Project site has a land use designation of Suburban Retail Center in
the Palm Desert General Plan adopted on November 10, 2016, and a zoning designation of
Resort Commercial Center (PC-4); and
WHEREAS, the Project site has been developed with existing improvements, which
generally consist of a multi-tenant commercial building and related parking lot and
landscaping; and
WHEREAS, the Project site is adequately served by existing public utilities and
services; and
WHEREAS, under Section 21067 of the Public Resources Code, Section 15367 of the
State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §
15000 et seq.) and the City of Palm Desert’s (“City’s”) Local CEQA Guidelines, the City is the
lead agency for the Project; and
WHEREAS, under Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Chapter 25.02 establishes
that the Suburban Retail Center General Plan land use designation is implemented by the
District Commercial Center (PC-2) zoning designation; therefore, consistent with the 2016
Palm Desert General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Change of Zone will render the existing improvements on
the site or land uses nonconforming with any applicable Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance
standards; and
WHEREAS, under Section 21067 of the Public Resources Code, Section 15367 of the
State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), and the City of Palm
Desert’s (“City’s”) Local CEQA Guidelines, the City is the lead agency for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert
Procedure for Implementation of CEQA” Resolution No. 2019-41, in that the Director of
Development Services has determined that the Project will not have a foreseeable significant
impact on the environment and that the Project is eligible for an exemption exempt Section
15061(b)(3) General Rule of the CEQA Guidelines; therefore, no further environmental review
is necessary at this time; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 18th day of July 2023, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the
Applicant for approval of the above-noted Project request; and
WHEREAS, at the said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning Commission
did find the following facts and reasons, which are outlined in the staff report, exist to justify
approval of said request:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the foregoing
recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as substantive findings of this
Resolution.
SECTION 2. General Plan Consistency. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the
proposed zone change to PC-2 is consistent with the City of Palm Desert General Plan.
SECTION 3. CEQA. The application has complied with the requirements of the “City
of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of CEQA” Resolution No. 2019-41, in that the
Planning Commission finds that the Project is an exemption from CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines as the Project is a determination on whether a use that
is not listed shall be deemed a conditional use. No direct, foreseeable impact on the
environment can be identified at this time.
SECTION 4. Project Recommendation. The Planning Commission hereby
recommends to the Palm Desert City Council approval of Case No. CZ23-0001 to change the
zoning designation of Parcel 1 of PM 36614 to District Commercial Center (PC-2) as depicted
in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
SECTION 5. Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the
record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at the City’s office at
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Richard D. Cannone, AICP, the Secretary
to the Palm Desert Planning Commission, is the custodian of the record of proceedings.
SECTION 6. Execution of Resolution. The Chairperson of the Planning Commission
signs this Resolution, and the Secretary to the Commission shall attest and certify to the
passage and adoption thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings for
recommendation by the Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of Case No.
CZ23-0001.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2837
ADOPTED ON July 18, 2023.
Nana Dena
Nancy DeLun-a (Jul 25, 202318:24 PDT)
NANCY DE LUNA
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
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RICHARD D. CANNONE, AICP
SECRETARY
I, Richard D. Cannone, AICP, Secretary of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2837 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert on July 18, 2023, by the
following vote:
AYES:
DE LUNA, GREENWOOD, GREGORY, and PRADETTO
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
HOLT
ABSTAIN:
NONE
RECUSED:
NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of Palm Desert, California, on July, 2023.
RICHARD D. CANNONE, AICP
SECRETARY
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Res No 2837
Final Audit Report
Created: 2023-07-25
By: Monica O'Reilly (moreilly@palmdesert.gov)
Status: Signed
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"Res No 2837" History
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